Software testing vendor Qualiti.ai has appointed Tim Stewart as its new chief technology officer following a fresh capital allocation from Crosslink Capital.
The Utah, U.S.-based firm that develops AI-driven test automation solutions confirmed to QA Financial that Crosslink Capital has become its latest investor, although the company declined to reveal any financial details.
Crosslink Capital, founded in 1989, is a San Francisco–based early-stage venture capital firm around $4.6 billion in assets under management. It typically invests in market disrupters and category creators within the enterprise and consumer technology sectors.
New tech chief
Meanwhile, Qualiti.ai said it had poached Tim Stewart from Qualtrics, where he was responsible for software development and testing as a senior director, leading multiple products and testing teams.
“This is undoubtedly pivotal moment for Qualiti,” said Peter West, Qualiti’s current CEO, who founded Qualiti together with Jeff Handy nearly four years ago.
Qualiti develops software testing solutions that are powered by AI-driven automation. Headquartered in Lehi, Utah, the company has been providing testing tools to banks, insurance firms and other financial services players across the U.S., Asia and Europe.
“The investment from Crosslink and Tim Stewart joining as chief technology officer will significantly enhance our capabilities and accelerate our mission to redefine software testing with AI-driven automation,” West shared with QA Financial.
In fact, “these developments are set to propel us into the forefront of the software testing industry, underlining our commitment to revolutionising the field with cutting-edge technology,” he added.
West noted that he expects “Stewart, with his rich background in software development and leadership at Qualtrics, is expected to steer Qualiti.ai towards new heights of innovation and efficiency in software testing.”
‘Seismic shift’
Zooming out on the wider industry, West stressed that the integration of AI into software testing represents “a seismic shift” in how quality assurance is approached.
The adoption and integration of more and more artificial intelligence tools and solutions are rapidly altering the face of software development and testing.
“AI ushers in new capabilities, thereby improving test coverage and the adaptability of software products.”
CEO Peter West
“It is rapidly improving and enhancing quality and reliability, with a host of algorithms now able to identify and single out potential future bugs, flaws and required improvements,” West continued.
“This evolution extends the boundaries of software development, paving the way for more innovative solutions and personalized user experiences.” he added.
“In the realm of software testing, AI ushers in capabilities such as predictive testing, robotic bug detection, and intelligent error diagnosis, thereby improving test coverage and the adaptability of software products,” West concluded.
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